With winter starting to show its claws, what better way to forget about the dreary drizzle than by enjoying a decadent meal out with friends, in an opulent, cosy setting? If you’re a French food lover who prefers eating meals prepared from sustainable, organic sources and have already picked your perfect French-styled accommodation, then check […]

Every year, from May through to July, a cold northerly ocean current causes millions of sardines to gather in shoals and migrate north. Travelling a distance of over 1,000km along the rugged coastline from the Agulhas Bank towards Mozambique, the shoals form a swarming mass measuring up to 15km long, 3,5km wide, and 30m deep […]

Many people grow up dreaming of experiencing a white wonderland. Images of snowball fights, building snowmen, and creating snow angels are just some of the ideas one conjures to mind when one thinks of snow. Those who can’t afford an expensive overseas holiday to Switzerland or Russia can rest assured that there is ample opportunity […]

The One & Only Spa, 12 Apostles Spa, Arabella Spa, Life Day Spa, and Camelot Spa all likely spring to mind when you think about top Cape Town spas. However, those of us who are local will likely agree that a spa trip to any of the above is an annual (or if you’re very […]

With the post-buzz of the Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show lingering like fragrant spices, I have to admit that my ultimate highlight was the opportunity to see Gordon Ramsay passionately do what he does best. Not screaming at some inexperienced chef-wannabe on a nightmarish TV programme, but jovially demonstrating with incredible knowledge, dedication, […]

Following our posts on winter holiday activities in Cape Town and Durban, we simply couldn’t risk leaving stressed out Johannesburg mothers out in the cold (literally). Read on to find out some exciting spots in Joburg you can take your kids to in order to escape the cold these winter holidays: Lazer Battle Zone, Randburg […]

The vast Drakensberg region is filled with stunning scenery, undulating landscapes, and plenty of activities. It spans five of South Africa’s provinces, as well as Lesotho. This is a continuation from last weeks post, and lists three more great towns in the Drakensberg area. Day Four Where: Estcourt See: Fort Durnford, Wagendrift Dam, Weenen Game […]

The 28th of May is World Play Day Don’t sit at home, don’t stay Get up, get out, and play Oh, the places to play on World Play Day!   Let kids do what they do best And adults say no to rest The day is about having fun Fun for all, each and everyone […]